Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Um?

In Durnholde Castle, Nathanos's eyes immediately became serious and sharp when he heard Black's whisper.

He looked around covertly and asked in the same whisper:

Are you sure? This is a very serious accusation! Major Edras Blackmore is the commander of Durnholde Castle. Once he rebels and surrenders to the enemy, the entire hilly battlefield will immediately be in chaos.

I didn't say he rebelled and surrendered to the enemy.

Blake explains:

But I suspect that there must be orcs hiding in the castle. I can't turn a blind eye to this. Maris, my friend, you also have an important mission. I can't ask you to stay here.

So I had to complete the investigation alone.

I also hope the major is innocent, believe me.

But if I unfortunately die here, please report my suspicions to the alliance military. This decisive battle is too important. As you said, if there is a problem with the major, the result will be terrible.

Don't say such ominous things.

Nathanos shook his head, patted Black on the shoulder and promised:

I will come back as quickly as possible. No matter what you find, hold on. You are an 'orc killer'. It would be too shameful to die in the hands of an orc.

I think so too.

Blake sat on the edge of the castle window, playing with a dagger and looking down at the entire Durnholde Castle. He said softly like a joke:

But since this may be the last time we meet, why not take this opportunity to teach me the Farstrider Blade Dance.

I practiced for a year before getting started.

Maris shook his head, picked up the battle ax at his waist, and said:

Forget it, just think of it as passing the time. You see, Blade Dance's skills focus on dodge. The biggest difficulty is controlling your excessive desire to attack.

Blake listened attentively.

Above the translucent character card in front of him, the line of words reappeared.

Level 25 Ranger/Level 10 Beastmaster, Lordaeron human Nathanos Marris, is teaching you ranger skills. Do you want to replace the 'Hunter' class with this?

This time it's not gray anymore.

yes!

Blake made a decisive choice.

The next moment, his character card status changed again:

Character Card: Soul Hunter Derek Proudmoore (Black Shaw)

Class: Level 17 Pirate/Level 3 Ranger/Aerial

New talent: Far Traveler

New skills: Scouting (beginner), Farstrider Blade Dance (under learning)

It is indeed a hidden profession!

Blake admired in his heart.

I have just changed to a ranger class. While retaining the perception enhancement talent of the hunter class, I have an additional talent and two skills.

But what surprised him was that Far Traveler Blade Dance was not an active skill.

It is a passive skill, just like the drunkard given by the pirate class. It is similar to a state superposition. No wonder a talented ranger like Maris needs a year of study to master it.

The power of this technique must be amazing.

However, this detective skill does not seem to be available in the game.

The pirate was listening to Maris teaching the blade dance skills. Under the blade dance skills, there was a small learning progress bar, which was advancing very slowly. He turned his head and threw a reconnaissance towards a guard not far away.

The next moment, a small translucent frame appeared above the guard's head. It was very similar to Blake's character card, but it was simpler and did not have as much content:

Lord's Guardhouse at Durnholde Castle

Mortal body. Heavy armor reinforcement. Alertness

Level 10 warrior/level 2 knight retinue

Just those three items, and I don’t know anything else.

And when Blake was observing the guard house, he seemed to feel Blake's gaze. The guards wearing heavy armor and holding halberds on guard also looked towards Blake.

The pirate had already looked away in time.

It looks like it will attract attention. If used casually, it may even arouse hostility.

Blake thought so.

But the strength of the lord's guards in the human castle is only that small. Just looking at the data on paper, even Blake can kill seven in and seven out of the castle.

It's a pity that this is just a comparison of paper data. We are not playing games now. If someone cuts you, you will bleed.

The power of this digitalization is just an illusion.

Just like a talented ranger like Maris, if he is not attentive in the battle with the orcs, a weak orc will seize the opportunity to kill him.

In the real world, every battle must be fought with all your strength.

Okay, that's all for general attention. I don't know if you understand it, but time is running out.

After a few minutes, Maris stopped talking. Blake handed over a bag of water at the right time. The ranger took it and moistened his throat. He said to Blake:

I will continue to teach you when I have time later. Let's do actual combat training. Judging from my past experience, the skill of Blade Dance requires constant actual combat to master, and it will eventually become a fighting instinct.

I understand, friend.

Blake smiled and said:

“I didn’t expect to learn it right away, that’s unrealistic.

In fact, compared to my 'work' here, your trip has to cross more than half of the hills and cross the foothills of Alterac, which is truly life-threatening.

Even if you are very powerful, I will still sweat for you.

You see, you have already taught me the fighting skills of keeping the bottom of the box, and I don’t have anything to give you, so why not just...

He stretched out his hand and put it on Maris's shoulder. The next moment, Shadow Walking was activated. At the moment when stealth was activated, the shadow clothes that flowed like substance were draped on Blake.

The shadow that seemed to be substantial, like the flowing dark light, covered Maris' body, making the human ranger's expression very wonderful at this moment.

He was led by Blake and walked a few steps in the shadows. A few meters away, he tore his shadow clothes due to too much movement and was exposed to the light again.

The two men suddenly disappeared and reappeared, startling several guards around them, but since they were the major's distinguished guests, the guards did not step forward to stop them.

you!

The moment he appeared, Marius clasped Blake's thin wrist and whispered:

Can you lead someone in stealth?

Um?

This question made Blake confused for a moment, and he asked back:

Is there anything strange about this? Isn't stealth a basic skill for an assassin who walks in the shadows?

It's a basic skill.

Maris couldn't explain it at this moment. He said very tangledly:

But I've never heard of any assassin who can bring a non-assassin into stealth. Maybe those shadow masters can do it, but you said it.

You only embarked on the path of an assassin after joining the Kul Tiran Navy. In just two or three years, you were able to achieve this level!

Black, my friend, I really underestimated you. Perhaps you are also a genius, just like me in the way of ranger.

You are a born assassin!

No, I am not.

Blake replied in his mind:

I was just cursed with shadow affinity and strengthened by the power of Hela. I am not a genius like you.

He did not answer according to Maris' words, but asked:

I can only use this method to try to make you understand the power of shadow. This is my reward for teaching me the blade dance. Have you learned it?

how could it be possible.

Nathanos shook his head and said:

This is the first time I've come into contact with materialized shadows. How could I learn it all at once, but I did perceive something that gave me some understanding.

But it still takes practice, long-term practice.

You two! Major, please come in.

While they were talking, the door of Major Blackmore's office was pushed open, an attendant said something humbly, and the two of them walked in.

The major had already written the letter, sealed it with wax, put it into a waterproof animal skin bag, put his personal seal in it, and handed it to Maris.

He thanked Nathanos again for his help, personally sent the ranger out of the castle, and ordered his attendants to bring out one of his favorite horses.

He handed the reins of this armored majestic war horse to Maris with his own hands.

To be honest, if Black didn't know the life of the major in front of him and his true face, Blackmore would definitely win the favor and goodwill of the pirate assassin just by relying on this courteous corporal attitude.

Judging from Nathanos's current expression, his impression of Major Blackmoore is also quite good.

be safe.

Blake warned his new friend, and Maris, who got on his horse, nodded. He waved and without saying goodbye, turned around, took the reins of the horse, and rushed out of the castle gate.

After running for more than ten meters, the ranger seemed to feel the eyes from behind. He looked back and saw that his new friend was looking at him and waving.

This made Nathanos Marris feel a warmth in his heart, and he waved goodbye before disappearing on the fork outside the castle gate.

Blake also withdrew his gaze and the investigative skills he threw out.

The information fed back by the investigation made him feel quite uneasy:

Ranger of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, Nathanos Marris

Mortal body. Enhanced perception. Far traveler-lone wolf. Blessing of the wind traveler

Level 25 Ranger/Level 10 Beastmaster/Level 1 Assassin

He said that it was just his first experience with shadows and that he would not be able to learn anything at all. But in fact, with just one sneak, he had already sensed the path of shadows. It was so simple that he became a novice assassin.

Blake sighed in his heart and thought helplessly:

Nathanos Marris, how dare you say that you are not a genius? But this time, I am not at a loss either. I made new friends, hid my job change, and even dug a hole for the annoying bronze dragon.

It is indeed the introduction before the great era begins. At this time, if you wander around this land, you can meet those big names who will be famous in the future.

Your name is Black? They call you 'Orc Killer'?

Just as Black was thinking in his mind, the owner of Durnholde Castle, Major Edras Blackmoore's deep voice with a hint of curiosity woke him up.

The pirate looked back and saw the major, who was wearing heavy armor and slightly bald, with his hands behind his back, looking at him with a scrutinizing gaze.

Major said:

A few days ago, I heard the story of the 'Orc Killer' for the first time from the messenger sent to Dangarok Castle. I thought that story was a bit exaggerated.

But today, after hearing the personal report from my apprentice and seeing the emblems and heads of the orc wolf cavalry with my own eyes, I discovered that those inspiring stories were all true.

Well, is this the 'Blade Fist' you took from the orc chief?

What a symbol of glory!

It's just a poor imitation.

Black handed his weapon to the veteran in front of him and said to Major Blackmore openly:

I asked some dwarf friends, and they told me that this Blade Fist is modeled after the brutal weapon of Kargath Blade Fist, the legendary assassin from the orcs.

Well, Kargas Blade Fist, I just heard it from the orc captives, but he didn't seem to appear in our war with the orcs?

From what you said about the brutality of the legendary assassin, maybe it's a good thing that he didn't appear on the battlefield.

Major Blackmore stroked the strange and ferocious weapon and said with a look of reminiscence:

Just over half a month ago, when the orc tribe crossed the sea to attack Nanhai Town, I also led troops to support them. The group of orc greenskins killed everyone in our army.

In that battle, the evil tribe also produced evil undead.

If General Turalyon hadn't led the Paladins to expel them, we would have suffered an even worse defeat in Southsea Town.

The major shook his head with regret.

He returned the weapon to Black, and extended an invitation to him sincerely, saying:

So, Orc Killer, are you willing to go to the battlefield with me, a veteran, and harvest some orc heads?

Blake blinked.

He looked at the major with a smile on his face and a bit of generosity. After a few seconds, he nodded and said hoarsely:

certainly.

I'm just here for a war.